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Rules out for summer: the unstoppable rise of ‘non-negotiables’
From TikTok to The Bear, the idea of having rules for everything is enjoying a very rigid moment
In the opening episode of season three of The Bear, head chef Carmy draws up a list that he titles “non-negotiables” – things that he and his team must do at all times to pursue a level of “greatness”. There are morning “non-negotiables” that include doing 10,000 steps and keeping a journal, while skincare iterations suggest wearing SPF every day and dry body brushing. No spoilers but, as The Bear plays out, it becomes clear how Carmy’s non-negotiables – which are full of contradictions including “respect tradition” but also “push boundaries”, and to change the menu every day but never repeat ingredients and ensure there are “no surprises” – do not go well.
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